Personally Collection

Queen Mary's Personal Secretaire Bookcase, HMS Medina
Queen Mary's Personal Secretaire Bookcase - The Royal Yacht, HMS Medina, 1911-1912 Coronation Expedition to India for the Durbar. Designed and made for Her Majesty by Waring and Gillow

Captain Edward J. Smith on board RMS Olympic
Edward J. Smith, future Titanic captain - original photograph of Captain Smith taken on board RMS Olympic. This is a famous image

LOUIS XV AT STRASBOURG
At the death of Fleury, Louis declares that he will hereafter govern France personally : though war is raging, he pays a state visit to Strasbourg. Date: 1744

Captain Woodward, 1st Australian Tunneling Company
Captain Oliver Woodward was one of the heroes of the underground war at Hill 60. He had trained as a mining engineer and during his military career won the MC and two bars

Mr J M Cook, who personally conducted the German Emperor through Palestine (b / w photo)
3642035 Mr J M Cook, who personally conducted the German Emperor through Palestine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr J M Cook)

A Days Crocodile Fishing, a Shikaris First and only Experience (engraving)
1051260 A Days Crocodile Fishing, a Shikaris First and only Experience (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Days Crocodile Fishing)

ITALIAN CAMPAIGN At the battle of LODI, Napoleon personally aims a cannon Date: 10 May 1796

BATTLE OF TORGAU Friedrich der Grosse personally leads his Prussians to attack the Austrian rear; though repulsed, Ziethen later turns defeat into victory Date: 3 November 1760

Field Marshal Douglas Haig personally thanking troops 1918
Field Marshal Douglas Haig is photographed here, personally thanking Canadian troops who took part in the northern part of the Allied great offensive. Date: 1918

Indian Postman
An Indian postman delivers mail personally to a high- ranking recipient, attended by a servant with a fly-swat. Date: circa 1900

Clovis and Syagrius
Clovis I, king of the Franks, personally splits the head of the soldier who broke the vase of Soissons. 486

Advert for Asprey dressing case 1935
Lightweight cases by Asprey. Obtainable in a variety of coverings and with a wide range of high quailty fittings, made from chinese lacquer. Also supplied unfitted. Special design to order. Date: 1935

French at Valenciennes
The French take Valenciennes after a prolonged siege : Alauxs picture gives the impression that Louis was personally engaged in the thick of the fighting. Date: 16 March 1677

Messrs. Moody and Sankey at the Hippodrome, New York : Mr. Moody Personally Exhorting " Penitents" in the Room for the Womens Prayer- Meeting. Engraving 1876, Us, Usa, America, United States

Messrs. Moody and Sankey at the Hippodrome, New York : Mr. Moody Personally Exhorting " Penitents" in the Room for the Womens Prayer- Meeting. Engraving 1876, Us, Usa, America, United States

Advert for J. Roussel lingerie with elastic lace belt 1936
Roussel creates for you a belt in elastic lace... so light... so dainty... yet so firm in its moulding action. Roussel has created amasterpiece in this luxuriously feminine belt - woven for each

Thomas Clark Durant
THOMAS CLARK DURANT American railwayman, who personally pushed Union Pacific Railroad to completion but 2 weeks later was expelled from the board of directors. Date: 1820 - 1885

Looting in Poland
The wife of Von Hindenburg personally supervises the looting of a Polish castle. (True, or merely propaganda ? It doesn t seem probable !)

Peter as Hairdresser
Determined to westernise his country, Peter forbids the wearing of beards at court and taxes those who retain them : he personally shaves some of his boyar entourage

Wagner / Moonshine / Horn
RICHARD WAGNER German composer with a large hunting horn, which featured prominently in his operas, but which he personally did not play

Interrogating Austrian
He personally interrogates a captured Austrian major

Missionaries / America
Juan de los Barrios personally sets about the rebuilding of the cathedral at Bogota, Colombia

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"Unveiling the Hidden Treasures: Queen Mary's Personal Secretaire Bookcase aboard HMS Medina" Step into history as we explore the remarkable Queen Mary's Personal Secretaire Bookcase, a hidden gem tucked away on board HMS Medina. This exquisite piece of furniture holds countless stories and secrets from its time serving royalty. Join us on a journey back in time to when Captain Edward J. Smith commanded RMS Olympic, where he personally oversaw every detail of this magnificent vessel. Discover the captain's quarters and imagine his presence as you stand in awe of his personal belongings. Travel further back to witness an extraordinary moment when Louis XV visited Strasbourg. Experience the grandeur firsthand as you delve into the captivating tale behind this historical event. Return to Queen Mary's Personal Secretaire Bookcase once again, marveling at its intricate craftsmanship and imagining all those who have admired it throughout history. Let your imagination run wild as you picture her majesty pouring over documents and making important decisions within these very walls. Shift gears and find yourself amidst wartime chaos with Captain Woodward leading Australia's 1st Tunneling Company. Witness their bravery up close as they navigate treacherous conditions underground, leaving no stone unturned for victory. Continue our journey through Palestine with Mr J M Cook, who had the honor guiding the German Emperor through this enchanting land. Explore stunning black-and-white photographs that capture their unforgettable expedition. Embark on an adrenaline-filled adventure with "A Day’s Crocodile Fishing, " immersing yourself in a shikari’s first-hand encounter with these fearsome creatures. Feel their excitement and fear merge into one unforgettable experience etched forever in memory. Witness Napoleon himself taking aim at Lodi during the Italian Campaign, showcasing his unwavering determination firsthand. Stand alongside him as he commands his troops towards victory against all odds. Feel your heart race as Friedrich der Grosse leads Prussia into battle at Torgau, personally leading his soldiers with unwavering courage.